1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1991 Porsche 968
To start off, 1991 Porsche 968 is newer by 43 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 968 weights approximately 130 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 | 1991 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 70 | 968 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |