1989 Porsche 911 vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina

To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,385 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (328 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (255 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 135 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.

Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina will offer significantly more control. 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 (854 Nm) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina. 1998 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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