1974 Triumph 2000 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Triumph 2000 would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Triumph 2000. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1974 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Corona (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Triumph 2000. (135 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Triumph 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Triumph 2000 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Triumph | Toyota |
| Model | 2000 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
