1965 Toyota Corona vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Toyota Corona | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corona | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
