2002 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 566 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 565 kg more than 1952 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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Porsche 356. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Carrera GT | 356 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1131 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| 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 | 1345 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |
