1951 Porsche 356 vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,131 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Starlet (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1951 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1951 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Porsche 356 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
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:
1951 Porsche 356 | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 356 | Starlet |
Year Released | 1951 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1131 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 40 L |