1977 Toyota Corolla vs. 1965 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1977 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Triumph Spitfire (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 145 kg more than 1965 Triumph Spitfire.
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 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (94 Nm @ 3760 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Toyota Corolla | 1965 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Corolla | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3760 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2140 mm |