1957 Porsche 356 vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1995 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 38 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 580 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Porsche 356. (120 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Porsche 356 | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 356 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2740 mm |
