1994 Rover Range Rover vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Rover Range Rover is newer by 15 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 4,552 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover Range Rover (225 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1040 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, 1994 Rover Range Rover (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover Range Rover | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Range Rover | Celica |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4552 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
