2009 Porsche 911 vs. 1970 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (68 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Porsche 911 | 1970 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |