1948 Lancia Aprilia vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1955 Porsche 356 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Lancia Aprilia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Lancia Aprilia would be higher. At 1,486 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Lancia Aprilia is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Lancia Aprilia | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Aprilia | 356 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 1130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 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 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2110 mm |