1982-1988 Tercel OverviewToyota Tercel Overview (1982 - 1988)
1982 - 1988
Tech Specs Summary
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- 96 - 97 mph
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- 14.4 - 15.5 seconds
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- 64 - 71 hp
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- 29.4 mpg
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- 1,918 - 2,216 lbs
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- 20.3 - 29 ft3 (Wagon)
This generation of the Toyota Tercel was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota between 1982 - 1988. It's a front engined car with either four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and came as either a wagon or hatchback. There are three power levels available from a 1.3 L Inline 4 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and live axle rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Tercel is the Toyota Tercel 4WD which scores 1.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 70 hp and a power/weight ratio of 31.5 lb/hp it has a top speed of 96 mph and gets to 62 mph in 15.5 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Toyota Tercel 4WD is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 388 miles and can store 20.3-29 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 882 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 3,086 lbs.