1989 Porsche 911 vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1982 Toyota Carina. 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Porsche 911 | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Carina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |