2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover LR2 | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | LR2 | Corona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1857 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |