1978 Toyota Corolla vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1076 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Corolla | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2680 mm |
