1987 Toyota Corolla vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (140 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (206 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Toyota Corolla | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
