2004 Porsche 911 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Porsche 911 (377 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Porsche 911 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Carina |
Year Released | 2004 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3595 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |