1989 Porsche 944 vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 152 kg more than 1989 Porsche 944.
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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 944. (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 944 | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 944 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 79 L |
