1957 Porsche 356 vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 1970 Toyota Century is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 910 kg more than 1957 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. 1970 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1957 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1957 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Porsche 356 | 1970 Toyota Century | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 356 | Century |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2870 mm |