1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1968 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 632 kg more than 1956 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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | 3-Litre | 356 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |