1982 Toyota Corolla vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1982 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1982 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, 1973 Triumph 1500 (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Corolla | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Corolla | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 935 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 |
