1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1969 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 911 (156 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911.
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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (191 Nm). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 110 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 156 HP |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
