1969 Rover 2000 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,976 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Rover 2000 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1969 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Rover 2000 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | 2000 | Celica |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1976 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |