2011 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 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 (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Range Rover | Corona |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4367 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 60 L |
