1989 Toyota Celica vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 23 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1188 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Celica. (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Toyota Celica | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
Model | Celica | Defender |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |