1983 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 2012 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
Model | Corolla | LR2 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |