1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1998 Porsche 935
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 is newer by 48 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. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 935 (276 HP) has 210 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 935 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70.
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, 1998 Porsche 935 (310 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 935 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 | 1998 Porsche 935 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 70 | 935 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 158 Nm | 310 Nm |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 328 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |