2011 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 37 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1472 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 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Range Rover | Corona |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2672 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2510 mm |
