1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 1958 Porsche 718
To start off, both 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible and 1958 Porsche 718 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Porsche 718 (148 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Porsche 718 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 910 kg more than 1958 Porsche 718.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 1958 Porsche 718 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Porsche |
| Model | Sports Convertible | 718 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1497 cc |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 540 kg |
