1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 24 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 903 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 356 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2110 mm |
