1962 Toyota Corona vs. 1988 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1988 TVR Tuscan is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR Tuscan (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Toyota Corona weights approximately 16 kg more than 1988 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1988 TVR Tuscan (298 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Toyota Corona | 1988 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Corona | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
