2012 Lancia Voyager vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2012 Lancia Voyager is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,777 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Voyager (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Voyager should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 810 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Toyota Celica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Lancia Voyager (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lancia Voyager | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Voyager | Celica |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2777 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
