1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 22 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. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914.
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 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 70 | 914 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |