1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 is newer by 1 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Porsche 356 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | GP 159 | 356 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 750 kg |