1957 Toyota Corona vs. 2006 TVR T 350
To start off, 2006 TVR T 350 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 TVR T 350 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1957 Toyota Corona. 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, 2006 TVR T 350 (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Toyota Corona | 2006 TVR T 350 | |
Make | Toyota | TVR |
Model | Corona | T 350 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 90 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |