1989 Porsche 928 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1989 Porsche 928 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 528 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. 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, 1989 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 928 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 928 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
