1975 Toyota Corona vs. 1977 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1977 Triumph TR7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 Triumph TR7. (92 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1977 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 195 kg more than 1977 Triumph TR7. 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, 1977 Triumph TR7 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Corona | 1977 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Corona | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2170 mm |
