1977 Porsche 930 vs. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. (102 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 390 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Porsche 930 (343 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Porsche 930 | 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 930 | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 16 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
