1989 Toyota Celica vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 495 kg more than 1989 Toyota Celica.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Celica. (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Toyota Celica | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Celica | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 87 L |
