1985 Porsche 944 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (221 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 944 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1973 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, 1985 Porsche 944 (330 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 944 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Porsche 944 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 944 | Corona |
Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2479 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |