1973 Rover 2000 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Rover 2000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 2000 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1964 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, 1973 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Rover 2000 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | 2000 | Corona |
Year Released | 1973 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2430 mm |