1975 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Prius weights approximately 410 kg more than 1975 Porsche 911.
Because 1975 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 1975 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Prius, 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, 1975 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Porsche 911 | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Prius |
Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2687 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1575 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2780 mm |