1977 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1977 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Toyota Corona | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Toyota | Porsche |
Model | Corona | 911 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |