1957 Porsche 356 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 235 kg more than 1957 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Porsche 356 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 356 | Corona |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |