1978 Porsche 930 vs. 1993 Toyota Century
To start off, 1993 Toyota Century is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Century. (154 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Century weights approximately 500 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Century. 1993 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Porsche 930 | 1993 Toyota Century | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 930 | Century |
Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |