1967 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 615 kg more than 1967 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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Corolla | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1077 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
