1951 Austin A vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1957 Porsche 356 is newer by 6 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Porsche 356 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1957 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A | 356 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 52 L |