1958 Porsche 356 vs. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1958 Porsche 356 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1958 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Porsche 356 | 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Porsche | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 356 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 71 L |
