2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1335 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Corona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2335 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
