1989 Porsche 911 vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica 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 132 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Porsche 911 | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Celica |
Year Released | 1989 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 61 L |