1975 Toyota Corona vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 351 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Corona | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Corona | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2416 mm |
