1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 39 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 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 663 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 110 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 110 | 944 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 66 L |