2005 Porsche 911 vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1970 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Carina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |