1975 Toyota Corona vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 30 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 706 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona.
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, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 746 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Toyota Corona | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Toyota | TVR |
Model | Corona | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |