1976 Porsche 930 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Porsche 930 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 930 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1976 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Porsche 930 | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 930 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |