1984 Porsche 911 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (158 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 911 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Porsche 911 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
