1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 1998 Porsche 993 is newer by 47 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 993 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 993 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 | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 70 | 993 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5250 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 | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |