1972 Porsche 917 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 917 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 435 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corona weights approximately 187 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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 917 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 917 | Corona |
Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4994 cc | 1587 cc |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 985 kg |