1995 Porsche 993 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 20 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 993 weights approximately 420 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, 1995 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 993 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 993 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
