1949 Austin A 110 vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, 2005 Porsche 996 is newer by 56 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, 2005 Porsche 996 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 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 595 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 110 | 996 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 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 | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 89 L |
