1985 Porsche 928 vs. 1998 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1998 Toyota MR2 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1998 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1998 Toyota MR2. 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 928 | 1998 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 928 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
