1998 Porsche 993 vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1998 Porsche 993 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 993 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1958 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, 1998 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 993 | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 993 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2110 mm |
