1984 Porsche 944 vs. 1963 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 944 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1963 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, 1984 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Porsche 944 | 1963 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 944 | Corona |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2479 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |