1986 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2001 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Corolla (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 575 kg more than 2001 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2001 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |
