1979 Porsche 930 vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 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 86 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 215 kg more than 1979 Porsche 930.
Because 1979 Porsche 930 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Porsche 930 | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 930 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
