1974 Toyota Carina vs. 1972 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1974 Toyota Carina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Triumph TR6 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Triumph TR6 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina. 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, 1972 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Carina | 1972 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Carina | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2240 mm |
