1966 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1966 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Toyota | Porsche |
Model | Corolla | 911 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1068 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2451 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |