1999 Porsche 911 vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche 911 weights approximately 394 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Porsche 911 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
