1977 Porsche 930 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1977 Porsche 930 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 930 weights approximately 296 kg more than 1970 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, 1977 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Porsche 930 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 930 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |