1956 Porsche 356 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Porsche 356 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1971 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, 1956 Porsche 356 (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1956 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Porsche 356 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 356 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 46 L |