1964 Toyota Corona vs. 1988 TVR Type S
To start off, 1988 TVR Type S is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 TVR Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR Type S (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR Type S should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 70 kg more than 1988 TVR Type S.
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 Type S (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 TVR Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Toyota Corona | 1988 TVR Type S | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Corona | Type S |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2300 mm |
