1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1961 Porsche 356
To start off, 1961 Porsche 356 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Porsche 356 (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1961 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1961 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 70 | 356 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 52 L |