1970 Porsche 914 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 60 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. 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, 1968 Toyota Corona (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Porsche 914 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 914 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1677 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |
