1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1988 Toyota Model F is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (131 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Model F weights approximately 223 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 1972 Porsche 911 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2341 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2240 mm |
