1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 458 kg more than 1983 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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | 3.5 Litre | Celica |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2563 cc |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2640 mm |