1964 TVR Griffith vs. 1980 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 TVR Griffith would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 TVR Griffith (229 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (97 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 300 kg more than 1964 TVR Griffith.

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. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1964 TVR Griffith has manual transmission. 1964 TVR Griffith will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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