1973 Toyota Corolla vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corolla (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 805 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Toyota Corolla | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2320 mm |
