2005 Rover Streetwise vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 Rover Streetwise is newer by 27 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 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Rover Streetwise. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover Streetwise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Rover Streetwise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover Streetwise. (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover Streetwise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Rover Streetwise | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Streetwise | Celica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
