1959 Porsche 356 vs. 1989 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1989 Venturi Coupe is newer by 30 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 417 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, 1989 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1989 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Porsche 356 | 1989 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Porsche | Venturi |
| Model | 356 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| 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 | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
