1970 Toyota Corona vs. 1970 Triumph 1300
To start off, both 1970 Toyota Corona and 1970 Triumph 1300 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,707 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corona (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Triumph 1300. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corona weights approximately 55 kg more than 1970 Triumph 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Triumph 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph 1300. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Corona | 1970 Triumph 1300 | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Corona | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1707 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 53 L |
