2004 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1630 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2445 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
