2006 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP) has 530 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 510 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Porsche Carrera GT | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | Carrera GT | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 604 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 590 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |