2005 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 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 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 (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Discovery | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Corona |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |