1985 Toyota Celica vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Toyota Celica 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 1985 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911, 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Celica | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Celica | 911 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1299 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |
