1999 Toyota Camry vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Camry. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1999 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Camry. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Camry | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Camry | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2350 mm |
