2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery 3 | Corona |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |