1982 Porsche 944 vs. 1993 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1993 Toyota Previa is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Previa weights approximately 270 kg more than 1982 Porsche 944.
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, 1993 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Porsche 944 | 1993 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 944 | Previa |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
