Coupes vs. Hatchbacks, It all began with the Coupe! Options

[BluuFire]

Yes I do believe tha coupe is lighter but the hatch sits a little lower which helps a little. In my oppinion though, I think that the hatch handles a bit better than the coupe. I drove a coupe with the same basic suspension setup as mine and the hatch had quite a bit of a handling advantage. But again it does depend on many factors like tires, suspension, options (leather, sunroof, things that add weight), and things like that. With all of these factors in mind it is pretty dificult to compare the coupe versus the hatch in handling unless you had the exact same setup and weight.

[jdg371]

Coupes are lighter because they dont have the huge glass in the back..

[j0e_p3t]

makes sense. so where does the vert stand in all of this? i used to think it was the heaviest, but i dunno what to think anymore.

[kenjamatic]

i prefer the hatchback because i think it looks a little sportier...they both are good cars though..
according to msn the 1996 celica hatchback is 2580lb, the vert is 2782lb, and the coupe is 2560lb...
i don't think there's much difference in 20lbs but then again that's $0.02...
reference

[hitcachi]

Im sorry but you are not going to notice any difference what so ever in 20 pounds. Toyota dropped the coupe version in the later years of the 6GC for a reason. Coupes= eh i guess your car is nice. Hatchbacks= holy crap, is that a supra!? And i also back what Manny said.

[XS4lv1Truch0x]

verts = what the hell is that??? wow is it a camero or a mustang. lol

ive gotten my car confused with a camero or a mustang sooooooo many times b4 its not even funny, the top looks the same from the camero. but i remember once i got a "hey its a convertible supra wtf" lol and i pointed at the badges, they felt dumb lmao

This post has been edited by XS4lv1Truch0x: Jun 22, 2006 - 3:10 PM

[snapshotgt]

Hatchback all the way. It looks so much hotter! (no offence)

~snap

[hurley97]

for the 6th gen, i have one thing to say.
94-99 GT-4 = the greatest stock celica ever made. only available in hatch.
end of disscusion.

^agreed

i <3 my hatch

i just really like that nice flowing line the hatch makes as opposed to the abrupt stop and flat trunk on a coupe...but thats just what i like in a car in general, nothing against 6gc coupe/verts
but all 6gc's have a place in my heart lol

[LBCxGUY]

i love my coupe. its so damn sexy....well to me it is at least. as long as i like it.

[XS4lv1Truch0x]

eh i like my vert cause its rare.

when was the last time uve seen a limited edition celi vert? lol its cali spec too so i get that 5+ torque lol...

[2003cbgts]

i personally like them all, but ended up with a vert. for some reason, id rather have a coupe or hatch though . seems like there isnt that many kits/stuff u can add to a a vert. and its heavier .. dammit...

[XS4lv1Truch0x]

yeah im with you, i wish i had a hatch lol cause i like the backseats, they look wayyyy nicer.

[95celgt]

I prefer the vert, when I drove mine around town, man it was an attention grabber:)

[BlackSTX]

Mmmm, the convertible IS a coupe, with the top chopped off. The coupe's better handling, stiffer body and lighter. The tall rear end of the hatch gives it a sportier look, but I like the simplicity of the coupe, more like a true sports car. Easier to see out the back I bet too.

[ILuvMyCelica95]

1994-99 Toyota Celica: Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
Specification 2-door convertible 2-door coupe 2-door hatchback
Wheelbase, in. 99.9 99.9 99.9
Overall Length, in. 177.0 177.0 174.0
Overall Width, in. 68.9 68.9 68.9
Overall Height, in. 51.6 51.0 50.8
Curb Weight, lbs. 2755 2395 2415
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 6.8 10.6 16.2
Standard Payload, lbs. -- -- --
Fuel Capacity, gals. 15.9 15.9 15.9
Seating Capacity 4 4 4
Front Head Room, in. 38.7 34.3 34.3
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 44.2 44.2 44.2
Rear Head Room, in. 34.1 29.2 29.2
Max. Rear Leg Room, in. 18.9 26.6 26.6


This post has been edited by ILuvMyCelica95: Jun 23, 2006 - 1:14 PM

[UTSlickVic]

1994-99 Toyota Celica: Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
Specification 2-door convertible 2-door coupe 2-door hatchback
Wheelbase, in. 99.9 99.9 99.9
Overall Length, in. 177.0 177.0 174.0
Overall Width, in. 68.9 68.9 68.9
Overall Height, in. 51.6 51.0 50.8
Curb Weight, lbs. 2755 2395 2415
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 6.8 10.6 16.2
Standard Payload, lbs. -- -- --
Fuel Capacity, gals. 15.9 15.9 15.9
Seating Capacity 4 4 4
Front Head Room, in. 38.7 34.3 34.3
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 44.2 44.2 44.2
Rear Head Room, in. 34.1 29.2 29.2
Max. Rear Leg Room, in. 18.9 26.6 26.6

Overall Length is the same between HB and Coupe? and Vert is less? That seems counter intuitive. I thought for sure a cuope/vert is longer than a hatch. And the 360 lbs LESS than a hatchback!!! Damn homie. Diffantly will make a diff on the track.

Yeah I agree with most that a Hatch looks better than a "stock" coupe. But I still love my car.

[hurley97]

1994-99 Toyota Celica: Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
Specification 2-door convertible - 2-door coupe - 2-door hatchback
Overall Length, in. 177.0 - 177.0 - 174.0

Overall Length is the same between HB and Coupe? and Vert is less? That seems counter intuitive. I thought for sure a cuope/vert is longer than a hatch. And the 360 lbs LESS than a hatchback!!! Damn homie. Diffantly will make a diff on the track.

no... overall length is the same btw vert and coupe. hatch is 3 in less
you thought right the first time

This post has been edited by hurley97: Jun 23, 2006 - 2:03 PM

[DomGT]

I like all 6GC but I do own a hatch. One thing I love is the trunk space! 16 cubic feet and I use EVERY inch of it. My hatch is filled ALL the time.

[snapshotgt]

eh i like my vert cause its rare.

when was the last time uve seen a limited edition celi vert? lol its cali spec too so i get that 5+ torque lol...

Yesterday.

[tomazws]

for the 6th gen, i have one thing to say.
94-99 GT-4 = the greatest stock celica ever made. only available in hatch.
end of disscusion.

doesn't this applied to the 5th gen too?