2008 Porsche 911 vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Century weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche 911 | 1973 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Century |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 127 HP |
| Torque | 371 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2870 mm |
