1998 Lexus SC vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Lexus SC is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Lexus SC. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lexus SC weights approximately 575 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Lexus SC (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lexus SC | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lexus | Porsche |
| Model | SC | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |
