1959 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1553 kg more than 1959 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1959 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1959 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Toyota Corona | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
Model | Corona | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1783 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2743 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 88 L |