1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Land Rover A 109 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | A 109 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |
