1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 49 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (249 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster 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 80 kg more than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster 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 | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 70 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
