1991 Porsche 965 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1991 Porsche 965 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 965 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1970 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, 1991 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Porsche 965 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 965 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2340 mm |
