1977 Rover 2600 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Rover 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Rover 2600 would be higher. At 2,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Rover 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Rover 2600 (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Rover 2600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rover 2600 weights approximately 353 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, 1977 Rover 2600 (206 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Rover 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica. 1977 Rover 2600 has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Rover 2600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Rover 2600 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 2600 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2596 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1348 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
