1973 Rover P5B vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1973 Rover P5B is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,526 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover P5B weights approximately 870 kg more than 1970 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, 1973 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Rover P5B | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | P5B | Corolla |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 3526 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2290 mm |