1959 Porsche 356 vs. 1987 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1987 Toyota Supra is newer by 28 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 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Supra weights approximately 719 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, 1987 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Porsche 356 | 1987 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 356 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 838 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
