1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1976 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Toyota Celica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Celica |
Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |