1953 Porsche 356 vs. 1987 Toyota Century
To start off, 1987 Toyota Century is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 356. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Century weights approximately 991 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. 1987 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1953 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1953 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Porsche 356 | 1987 Toyota Century | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 356 | Century |
Year Released | 1953 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2870 mm |