1977 Porsche 911 vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (155 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
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, 1977 Porsche 911 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander. 2007 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 1977 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1977 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Porsche 911 | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Highlander |
Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 73 L |