1972 Porsche 917 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 461 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 917 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1968 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 917 (610 Nm) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 917 | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 917 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4994 cc | 1077 cc |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 700 kg |
