1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 20 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 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 470 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 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, 1961 Land Rover A 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 (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1961 Land Rover A 109 has manual transmission. 1961 Land Rover A 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:
1961 Land Rover A 109 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | A 109 | Celica |
Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |