1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1996 Porsche Boxster is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Porsche Boxster (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 90 | 1996 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 90 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |
