1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corona (68 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 450 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Serie II | Corona |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
