1973 Toyota Corona vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2001 TVR Tuscan is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona.
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, 2001 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Toyota Corona | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Corona | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1808 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
