1990 Porsche 911 vs. 1983 Toyota Celica

To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica.

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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 774 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica. 1983 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Porsche 911 1983 Toyota Celica
Make Porsche Toyota
Model 911 Celica
Year Released 1990 1983
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3589 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 115 HP
Torque 946 Nm 172 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.2:1 8.8:1
Top Speed 350 km/hour 180 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1335 kg 1165 kg


 

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