1963 Rover P6 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P6 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P6 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P6 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1974 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, 1963 Rover P6 (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Rover P6 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | P6 | Corona |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |