1952 Porsche 356 vs. 1979 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1979 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Simca 2 Litres weights approximately 310 kg more than 1952 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:
1952 Porsche 356 | 1979 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Porsche | Simca |
Model | 356 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2670 mm |