1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1975 Porsche 930 is newer by 25 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 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 200 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930.
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, 1975 Porsche 930 (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 70 | 930 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 70.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |