1984 Porsche 944 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 944 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra.
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, 1984 Porsche 944 (195 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1984 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Porsche 944 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 944 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 940 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |
