1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Celica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Land Rover 109 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | 109 | Celica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2620 mm |