1975 Toyota Corona vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,431 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 870 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 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 (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Corona | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corona | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
