1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 197 kg more than 1948 Austin A 70. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 70 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 70 | 911 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1467 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |