1969 Toyota Corolla vs. 1980 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1980 Triumph TR7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Triumph TR7 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1969 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, 1980 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1980 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Toyota Corolla | 1980 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Corolla | TR7 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1165 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |