1995 Porsche 928 vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2013 Scion tC. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 928 weights approximately 153 kg more than 2013 Scion tC. 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, 1995 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 928 | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Porsche | Scion |
| Model | 928 | tC |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
