1965 Porsche 904 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 8 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 95 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 303 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. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1965 Porsche 904 has manual transmission. 1965 Porsche 904 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Porsche 904 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 904 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 699 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
