1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1953 Porsche 356
To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 845 kg more than 1953 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. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1953 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1953 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1953 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Eighty-Eight | 356 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2110 mm |