1990 Porsche 928 vs. 1972 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 384 kg more than 1972 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Celica. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 928 | 1972 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 928 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
