2008 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 268 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Toyota | Porsche |
Model | Corolla | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 435 HP |
Torque | 171 Nm | 429 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2355 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |