2005 Porsche 911 vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Supra weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Toyota Supra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3822 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
