1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 390 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1177 kg more than 1972 Porsche 917.
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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 110 | 917 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 287 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 798 kg |