1955 Porsche 356 vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1967 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Porsche 356 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1967 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, 1955 Porsche 356 (119 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1955 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1955 Porsche 356 1967 Toyota Corolla
Make Porsche Toyota
Model 356 Corolla
Year Released 1955 1967
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 1498 cc 1077 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 119 Nm 77 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 850 kg 720 kg
Vehicle Length 3960 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1500 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2110 mm 2290 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 61 L


 

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