1974 Rover 2000 vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Rover 2000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 2000 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1972 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, 1974 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Rover 2000 | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | 2000 | Corona |
Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1976 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2590 mm |