1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 1987 TVR 420
To start off, 1987 TVR 420 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,225 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 TVR 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR 420 (300 HP) has 226 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR 420 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 TVR 420 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1987 TVR 420 (393 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 TVR 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Corolla | 1987 TVR 420 | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Corolla | 420 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 4225 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.5 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
