1993 Porsche 965 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 Porsche 965 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 965 weights approximately 506 kg more than 1970 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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Porsche 965 | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 965 | Corona |
Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2740 mm |