2005 Porsche 911 vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1965 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Corona |
Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |