1956 Porsche 356 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 19 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 142 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Porsche 356 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 356 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 858 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
