1979 Porsche 924 vs. 1998 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1998 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 924 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1998 Toyota RAV4. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 121 kg more than 1979 Porsche 924.
Because 1998 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Porsche 924. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota RAV4 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, 1979 Porsche 924 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Porsche 924 | 1998 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 924 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
