1998 Porsche 935 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 is newer by 18 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. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 935 (276 HP) has 187 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 935 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona.
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, 1998 Porsche 935 (310 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 935 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 935 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 935 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Porsche 935 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 935 | Corona |
Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 145 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |