1959 Lotus Seven vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1959 Lotus Seven and 1959 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1959 Lotus Seven | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Seven | 356 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
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 Length | 3280 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2110 mm |