1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1958 Abarth 1000 is newer by 2 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Porsche 356 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 1000 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
