1998 Lexus SC vs. 1985 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Lexus SC is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Lexus SC. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 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 265 kg more than 1985 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lexus SC | 1985 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lexus | Porsche |
| Model | SC | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2280 mm |
