1956 Porsche 356 vs. 1993 Toyota Lexcen

To start off, 1993 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 37 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (174 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 508 kg more than 1956 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, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356.

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