1981 Porsche 930 vs. 1989 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1989 Toyota Model F is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Model F.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1981 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Model F. 1989 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1981 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1981 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 930 | 1989 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 930 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2240 mm |
