2004 Porsche 911 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 618 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Porsche 911 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 46 L |