1959 Porsche 356 vs. 1993 Porsche 993
To start off, 1993 Porsche 993 is newer by 34 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 993 weights approximately 582 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, 1993 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Porsche 356 | 1993 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 356 | 993 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
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 | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2280 mm |