1953 Porsche 1300 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 1300 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 1300. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 150 kg more than 1953 Porsche 1300. 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Porsche 1300. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Porsche 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Porsche 1300 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
