1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 920 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Corona | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Corona | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2918 mm |
