1997 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | Corolla | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
