1959 Porsche 356 vs. 1970 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1970 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 11 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota 2000GT (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 322 kg more than 1959 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Porsche 356 | 1970 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 356 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 838 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |
