2006 Porsche 911 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Porsche 911 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Celica |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3589 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |