1979 Toyota Celica vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1452 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Celica | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | Celica | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 2179 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
