2004 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 549 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 571 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. 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 Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Carrera GT | Starlet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 40 L |
