2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1708 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Corona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
