1976 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 580 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Because 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Corona |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4230 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
