1948 Triumph Roadster vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1948 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 48 kg more than 1948 Triumph Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Triumph Roadster. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1948 Triumph Roadster has manual transmission. 1948 Triumph Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Triumph Roadster | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Triumph | Toyota |
| Model | Roadster | Corona |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1776 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
