2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1903 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |