1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 48 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (444 HP) has 381 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 70 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1996 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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 70 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 70 | 911 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 444 HP |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 296 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 | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |