1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2000 Toyota Mark II is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. 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 140 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 84 kg more than 1998 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 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Mark II. 2000 Toyota Mark II has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Porsche 911 | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Mark II |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3387 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 73 L |