1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 37 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 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 70 | 944 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |