2012 Nissan Cube vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2012 Nissan Cube 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Cube weights approximately 1 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 Nissan Cube, 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Cube | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cube | Celica |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1301 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4001 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1651 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
