1994 Porsche 993 vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1994 Porsche 993 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 993 weights approximately 285 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 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Porsche 993 | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 993 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2590 mm |
