1993 Porsche 928 vs. 1981 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Cressida. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1981 Toyota Cressida. 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 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Porsche 928 | 1981 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 928 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4662 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |