1972 Porsche 914 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 914 (108 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 914 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1970 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, 1972 Porsche 914 (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 914 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 914 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2290 mm |
