1986 Porsche 911 vs. 1996 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1996 Toyota Previa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Previa weights approximately 405 kg more than 1986 Porsche 911.
Because 1986 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 1986 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Previa, 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, 1986 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Porsche 911 | 1996 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Previa |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
