1986 Porsche 928 vs. 1986 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1986 Porsche 928 and 1986 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 456 kg more than 1986 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Porsche 928 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 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Camry, 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 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Camry. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Porsche 928 | 1986 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 928 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
