1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Porsche 356 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 282 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. 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.
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1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | 2-Litre | 356 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2110 mm |