2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 350 kg more than 1980 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Boxster | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Corona |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
