Yeah, I dont think your average modded 2GNT would outrun an expertly driven GTS. As far as torque and Celicas, here's my 2 cents. Its not that they lack peak torque. Its where in the powerband the torque peaks at. If I'm not mistakened, its at something like 7200rpm I believe. Ours is 4k. 4k and below we are producing much more torque, which makes our cars easier to launch, and quicker off the line. Unless of course youre a professional drag racer who has alot of seat time in high revving small displacement engines with peaky power bands.

91 awd: 60-1, 880's, E-Prom, etc.
93 awd: JDM 6 bolt, K&N, full exhaust, Wally 255, otherwise stock.

R.I.P. the original "Factory Freak"
15.5's with short ram and catback only
1996 RS 5-speed