1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 1971 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 85 kg more than 1971 Triumph 1500. 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (129 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Toyota Corolla | 1971 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Corolla | 1500 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |