1990 Porsche 928 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP) has 232 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1979 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Porsche 928 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 928 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 408 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |