1992 Porsche 911 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 509 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 911 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1780 mm |
