1979 Porsche 928 vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (123 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 928 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1986 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, 1979 Porsche 928 (380 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Porsche 928 | 1986 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 928 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 75 L |