1954 Porsche 356 vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 58 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 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1954 Porsche 356. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1954 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 980 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.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Porsche 356. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Porsche 356 | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Porsche | Audi |
| Model | 356 | A5 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 67 L |
