1988 Porsche 944 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 486 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1980 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 944 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 944 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 944 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
