1959 Porsche 356 vs. 1962 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1962 Skoda Felicia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Porsche 356 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 52 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356.
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, 1959 Porsche 356 (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Porsche 356 | 1962 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Porsche | Skoda |
Model | 356 | Felicia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 838 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 30 L |