2007 Toyota Corolla vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (308 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Corolla | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 3979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
