1948 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1948 Porsche 356

To start off, both 1948 Chrysler Town & Country and 1948 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1948). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1369 kg more than 1948 Porsche 356.

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.

Compare all specifications:

1948 Chrysler Town & Country 1948 Porsche 356
Make Chrysler Porsche
Model Town & Country 356
Year Released 1948 1948
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5300 cc 1086 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 38 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1965 kg 596 kg


 

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