1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Porsche 356 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Abarth Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Abarth Coupe weights approximately 65 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth Coupe | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | Coupe | 356 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 52 L |