1985 Toyota Corolla vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Triumph Spitfire (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 80 kg more than 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
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 Triumph Spitfire (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Toyota Corolla | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Corolla | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |