1979 Toyota Celica vs. 1979 Volkswagen Iltis
To start off, both 1979 Toyota Celica and 1979 Volkswagen Iltis were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Volkswagen Iltis. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1979 Volkswagen Iltis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volkswagen Iltis weights approximately 120 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volkswagen Iltis. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volkswagen Iltis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Celica | 1979 Volkswagen Iltis | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Celica | Iltis |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 1714 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2110 mm |
