1995 Porsche 968 vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2000 Toyota GT1 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2000 Toyota GT1. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1. 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 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 968 | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 968 | GT1 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
