1999 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 303 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2340 mm |
