1988 Porsche 944 vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1985 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 944 | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 944 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
