1978 Holden Sunbird vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1978 Holden Sunbird is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden Sunbird (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 380 kg more than 1952 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, 1978 Holden Sunbird (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Porsche 356. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden Sunbird | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Sunbird | 356 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1131 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2110 mm |
