1993 Porsche 928 vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 928 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 94 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (212 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 20 kg more than 1993 Porsche 928.
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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 928 | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 928 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4662 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 71 L |
