1965 Porsche 912 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Porsche 912 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Porsche 912 (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Porsche 912 | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 912 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |
