1965 Porsche 904 vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 171 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. 1981 Toyota Corolla 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. 1981 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Porsche 904 | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 904 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 699 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |