1968 Toyota Corona vs. 1971 TVR 2500
To start off, 1971 TVR 2500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 TVR 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 TVR 2500 (107 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 TVR 2500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 TVR 2500 weights approximately 47 kg more than 1968 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, 1971 TVR 2500 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 TVR 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Toyota Corona | 1971 TVR 2500 | |
Make | Toyota | TVR |
Model | Corona | 2500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1857 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 74.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |