2006 Porsche 911 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 395 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche 911 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 | 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 | 1395 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
