1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 GAZ 3110 (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356.
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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | GAZ | Porsche |
| Model | 3110 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2110 mm |
