2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 23 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 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Freelander | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Freelander | Celica |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |
