1974 Toyota Corona vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (404 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Corona | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Corona | 911 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 404 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2350 mm |
