1956 Porsche 356 vs. 1974 Skoda S 110 R
To start off, 1974 Skoda S 110 R is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. (51 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Porsche 356 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. 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, 1956 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Skoda S 110 R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Porsche 356 | 1974 Skoda S 110 R | |
| Make | Porsche | Skoda |
| Model | 356 | S 110 R |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1107 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 68 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 858 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 31 L |
