1982 Porsche 944 vs. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300
To start off, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 is newer by 19 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 (213 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (163 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1982 Porsche 944. 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, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 (298 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Porsche 944 | 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 944 | Progress NC 300 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
