2005 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Porsche 911

To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 488 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Toyota Corolla 2010 Porsche 911
Make Toyota Porsche
Model Corolla 911
Year Released 2005 2010
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1786 cc 3800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 130 HP 500 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 171 Nm 650 Nm
Drive Type Front AWD
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1157 kg 1645 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 4478 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1852 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 7.4 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 67 L


 

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