2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1407 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 850 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2340 mm |
