1993 Porsche 968 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 Porsche 968 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 968 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1975 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 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 968 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 968 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
