1978 Porsche 930 vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2000 Toyota GT1 is newer by 22 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2000 Toyota GT1. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Porsche 930 | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 930 | GT1 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
