1978 Porsche 924 vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1969 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Porsche 924 | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 924 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 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 | 1180 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
