1968 Toyota Corolla vs. 2002 TVR T 350
To start off, 2002 TVR T 350 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 TVR T 350 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2002 TVR T 350 (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Toyota Corolla | 2002 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Corolla | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1077 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
