1978 Porsche 930 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 35 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 534 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Porsche 930. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Porsche 930 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 930 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3246 mm |
