1966 Porsche 912 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Porsche 912 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1974 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, 1966 Porsche 912 (133 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm). This means 1966 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Porsche 912 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 912 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 94 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |