1972 Porsche 917 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 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 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 420 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 197 kg more than 1972 Porsche 917.
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 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (134 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 917 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 917 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4994 cc | 1588 cc |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 134 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 995 kg |