1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1954 Porsche 356. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1954 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1954 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.
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1980 Ferrari Pinin | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | Pinin | 356 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2110 mm |