1989 Porsche 911 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 18 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 740 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
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 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 911 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2290 mm |
