2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 430 kg more than 1974 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Toyota Celica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Celica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 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 | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
