2008 Porsche 911 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
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 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Porsche 911 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1076 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 58 HP |
Torque | 371 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |