1993 Porsche 928 vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown 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 191 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1984 Toyota Crown. 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Porsche 928 | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 928 | Crown |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4662 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |