2000 Honda HR-V vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 2000 Honda HR-V is newer by 41 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda HR-V weights approximately 282 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Porsche 356 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Porsche 356. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda HR-V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Honda HR-V (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda HR-V | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | HR-V | 356 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 52 L |
