2002 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover

To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1564 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Toyota Corolla 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
Make Toyota Land Rover
Model Corolla Range Rover
Year Released 2002 2012
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1398 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 375 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 508 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1020 kg 2584 kg
Vehicle Length 4390 mm 4973 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 2035 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1877 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2891 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 104 L


 

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