1988 Porsche 928 vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2012 Toyota Hilux. 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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 928 | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 928 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
| 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 | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
