1986 Hyundai Excel vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Hyundai Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Hyundai Excel would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1986 Hyundai Excel. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Hyundai Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1986 Hyundai Excel. 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 1986 Hyundai Excel. 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 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Hyundai Excel. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Hyundai Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Hyundai Excel | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Excel | 911 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2350 mm |
