2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1957 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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2000 Ferrari 550 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 550 | 356 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 478 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2110 mm |