1977 Rover 2600 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1977 Rover 2600 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 2,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Rover 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Rover 2600 (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Rover 2600 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rover 2600 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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 Rover 2600 (206 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Rover 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.

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