1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (444 HP) has 314 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 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 825 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
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 911 (584 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 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 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 110 | 911 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 444 HP |
Torque | 287 Nm | 584 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2280 mm |