1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Defender is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,501 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Land Rover Defender | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Corona |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
