1974 Toyota Corolla vs. 1970 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1970 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Corolla | 1970 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Corolla | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
