1993 Porsche 911 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,162 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1977 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Porsche 911 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Celica |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3162 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |