1971 Porsche 917 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 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 436 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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 917 (610 Nm) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Porsche 917 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 917 | Corona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4994 cc | 1587 cc |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 84 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |