1978 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (185 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Venza weights approximately 526 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (265 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza. 2012 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Porsche 911 | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Venza |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |