1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 55 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 40 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 70 | 911 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1380 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 64 L |