1987 Porsche 959 vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1987 Porsche 959 and 1987 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 959 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Porsche 959 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 959 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 959 | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 959 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2849 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
