1994 Porsche 965 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1994 Porsche 965 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 965 weights approximately 414 kg more than 1968 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, 1994 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Porsche 965 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 965 | Corona |
Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1858 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2650 mm |