1982 Porsche 930 vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Porsche 930 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 930 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1974 Toyota Celica. 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, 1982 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Porsche 930 | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 930 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
