1978 Porsche 924 vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 150 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
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, 1978 Porsche 924 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Porsche 924 | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 924 | Hilux |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |