1992 Porsche 968 vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 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 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Porsche 968 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 968 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 79 L |