1987 Lamborghini Portofino vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lamborghini Portofino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino (225 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lamborghini Portofino weights approximately 640 kg more than 1970 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, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Portofino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lamborghini Portofino | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Toyota |
| Model | Portofino | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2340 mm |
