2011 Hyundai Equus vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Equus is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Equus (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 853 kg more than 1984 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Hyundai Equus (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Equus | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Equus | Celica |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2018 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5159 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3045 mm | 2620 mm |
