1975 Porsche 924 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, both 1975 Porsche 924 and 1975 Toyota Corona were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 924 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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, 1975 Porsche 924 (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Porsche 924 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 924 | Corona |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |