1992 Porsche 965 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1992 Porsche 965 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 965 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1981 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, 1992 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Porsche 965 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 965 | Celica |
Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3297 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 459 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |