1959 Porsche 356 vs. 1991 Toyota Lexcen

To start off, 1991 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 32 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 492 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, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356. 1991 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 1959 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1959 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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