1959 Porsche 356 vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 1980 Porsche 924 is newer by 21 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 924 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 Porsche 356 | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 356 | 924 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 174 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 62 L |