1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 1977 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Triumph TR7 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1977 Triumph TR7. (92 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1977 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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 Triumph TR7 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Toyota Corolla | 1977 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Corolla | TR7 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |