1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 31 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1738 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | Corolla | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
