1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1994 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1994 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Corolla. 1994 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1994 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
