1970 Rover P5B vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,527 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 400 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Rover P5B | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P5B | Celica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 3527 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2640 mm |
