1953 Abarth 103 GT vs. 1953 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1953 Abarth 103 GT and 1953 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,131 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Abarth 103 GT (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Abarth 103 GT should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Abarth 103 GT weights approximately 48 kg more than 1953 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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1953 Abarth 103 GT | 1953 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 103 GT | 356 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 79 L |