1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Corolla | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
