1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 1971 Triumph Toledo
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 Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph Toledo would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Triumph Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Toledo.
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 (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Toyota Corolla | 1971 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Corolla | Toledo |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |