1960 Porsche 718 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Porsche 718. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Porsche 718 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Porsche 718 (146 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Porsche 718 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 436 kg more than 1960 Porsche 718.
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. 1975 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1960 Porsche 718 has manual transmission. 1960 Porsche 718 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Porsche 718 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 718 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |