1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1991 Porsche 944
To start off, 1991 Porsche 944 is newer by 41 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 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 944 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 944 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Porsche 944 (337 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 944 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 | 1991 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 70 | 944 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 337 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 80 L |