1970 Toyota Corona vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1979 Triumph TR7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Triumph TR7 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 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, 1979 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Toyota Corona | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Corona | TR7 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2170 mm |