1972 Porsche 914 vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 419 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 914 | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 914 | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
