1959 Toyota Corona vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 761 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1959 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, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 817 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Toyota Corona | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Corona | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |
