1967 Triumph Vitesse vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corona weights approximately 168 kg more than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
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, 1967 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Triumph Vitesse | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Triumph | Toyota |
Model | Vitesse | Corona |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2530 mm |