1977 Toyota Corona vs. 1955 Triumph TR2
To start off, 1977 Toyota Corona is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Triumph TR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Triumph TR2 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Triumph TR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Triumph TR2 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Triumph TR2 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Corona weights approximately 135 kg more than 1955 Triumph TR2.
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, 1955 Triumph TR2 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Triumph TR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Corona | 1955 Triumph TR2 | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Corona | TR2 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2250 mm |
