1997 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 885 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3378 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 303 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2480 mm |
