1950 Austin A135 vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944.
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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A135 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
