1971 Porsche 914 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 47 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Porsche 914 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 914 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| 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 | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |
