1959 Porsche 356 vs. 1988 TVR S2
To start off, 1988 TVR S2 is newer by 29 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 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 TVR S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR S2 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR S2 should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 TVR S2 weights approximately 135 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, 1988 TVR S2 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1988 TVR S2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Porsche 356 | 1988 TVR S2 | |
| Make | Porsche | TVR |
| Model | 356 | S2 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2290 mm |
