1996 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (188 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Celica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Range Rover | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Range Rover | Celica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
