2005 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 520 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 380 kg more than 1975 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 Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche Carrera GT | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Carrera GT | Corona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
