1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 439 kg more than 1979 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Toyota | Porsche |
Model | Corolla | 911 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1389 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |