1998 Porsche 911 vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, both 1998 Porsche 911 and 1998 Toyota Caldina were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 60 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3387 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
