1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, 2005 Porsche 996 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 996 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1948 Austin A 90. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 996 (386 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 90 | 996 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 89 L |
