1947 Austin A 125 vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 125 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Austin A 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (221 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 125. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 125 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin A 125 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 125 | 944 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 221 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2410 mm |