1971 Toyota Corolla vs. 1981 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1981 Triumph TR7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Triumph TR7 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1971 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, 1981 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Toyota Corolla | 1981 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Corolla | TR7 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |