1969 Toyota Corolla vs. 1996 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1996 TVR Chimaera is newer by 27 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 TVR Chimaera (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 285 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, 1996 TVR Chimaera (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Corolla | 1996 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Corolla | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
