1979 Porsche 930 vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1979 Porsche 930 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 930 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1974 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Porsche 930 | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 930 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
