1981 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche 911 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 496 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Daihatsu Taft | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Taft | 911 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2360 mm |
