2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1431 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2340 mm |
