1965 Porsche 904 vs. 1968 Toyota 1000
To start off, 1968 Toyota 1000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1968 Toyota 1000. (46 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota 1000 weights approximately 41 kg more than 1965 Porsche 904.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Porsche 904 | 1968 Toyota 1000 | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 904 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 699 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 36 L |
