1981 Porsche 944 vs. 1981 Toyota Cressida
To start off, both 1981 Porsche 944 and 1981 Toyota Cressida were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Cressida. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 169 kg more than 1981 Toyota Cressida. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Porsche 944 | 1981 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 944 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2479 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |