1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 13 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 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP) has 151 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 497 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1956 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1956 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 AMC Hornet | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
Make | AMC | Porsche |
Model | Hornet | 356 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 414 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2110 mm |