1993 Porsche 911 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer 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 71 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 130 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Porsche 911 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3162 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |