2008 Porsche 911 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1964 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche 911 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3824 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
