1990 Porsche 928 vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 217 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina.
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 (430 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Porsche 928 | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 928 | Carina |
Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4957 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 430 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |