1980 Porsche 930 vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux

To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 384 kg more than 1980 Porsche 930.

Because 2012 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Porsche 930. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Hilux 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, 1980 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Porsche 930 2012 Toyota Hilux
Make Porsche Toyota
Model 930 Hilux
Year Released 1980 2012
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3299 cc 2493 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 431 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 74.4 mm 93.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.0:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 1684 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 3090 mm


 

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