Sonic vs Celica
Chevrolet · Toyota
1/4 Mile winner
Celica
Beats the Sonic by 0.03s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Celica beats the Sonic by a hair, finishing 0.03 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Celica thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
138 hp
140 hp
0–100 km/h
8.5s
8.5s
Top speed
190 km/h
200 km/h
Engine
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gasoline
I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
200 Nm
250 Nm
Price
$16,720
$25,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Sonic
Celica
100 m
7.263s
7.302s
1/8 mile
10.771s
10.797s
1/4 mile
16.271s
16.236s
1 km
29.470s
29.122s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Sonic is $16,720 vs $25,000 for the Celica — a $8,280 gap. Top speed: Celica runs to 200 km/h, 10 km/h higher than Sonic.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Sonic or the Celica?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Celica is faster, beating the Sonic by 0.03 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Sonic vs the Celica?
The Sonic hits 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds, while the Celica does it in 8.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Sonic produces 138 hp; the Celica produces 140 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Sonic tops out at 190 km/h, and the Celica reaches 200 km/h.
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