1950 Austin A135 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 62 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A135 | 911 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |