1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1951 Porsche 356
To start off, 1951 Porsche 356 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1951 Porsche 356.
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:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1951 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 70 | 356 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |