2000 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 645 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
