1971 Porsche 914 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Porsche 914 is newer by 3 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 20 kg more than 1971 Porsche 914.
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, 1971 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Porsche 914 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 914 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
