1986 Porsche 928 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1971 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Porsche 928 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 928 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4957 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 439 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 46 L |