2005 Porsche 911 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 408 kg more than 1978 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 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 972 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
