2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 31 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 939 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 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Celica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
