1975 Porsche 930 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (162 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 509 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930.
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, 1975 Porsche 930 (351 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (250 Nm). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Porsche 930 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 930 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3250 mm |
