2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 820 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Freelander | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |