2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,982 cc, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (193 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 74 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (280 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corolla.

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