1947 Austin A 125 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 41 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (160 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 125. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 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 734 kg more than 1988 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 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 125 | 944 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1988 |
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 | 160 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |