2005 Porsche 911 vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1982 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (106 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
