1994 Porsche 928 vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1994 Porsche 928 and 1994 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 928 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 928 (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Porsche 928 | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 928 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 409 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
