1951 Austin A vs. 1956 Porsche 550 A
To start off, 1956 Porsche 550 A is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Porsche 550 A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Porsche 550 A (108 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Porsche 550 A should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A weights approximately 80 kg more than 1956 Porsche 550 A.
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 | 1956 Porsche 550 A | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A | 550 A |
Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2110 mm |