1997 Porsche 911 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (424 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1980 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (530 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Porsche 911 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Corona |
Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |