1982 Porsche 944 vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 13 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (163 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 165 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, 1982 Porsche 944 (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Porsche 944 | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 944 | Corona |
Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2479 cc | 1831 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 51 L |