1982 Toyota Starlet vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Toyota Starlet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Starlet | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Starlet | 911 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2350 mm |
