1954 Porsche 356 vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1969 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 911 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1954 Porsche 356. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1954 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 911 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1954 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Porsche 911 (176 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1969 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Porsche 356 | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 356 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 61 L |
