1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 803 kg more than 1987 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, 1949 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 911. (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 110 | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 110 | 911 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1172 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 85 L |