1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1953 Porsche 356
To start off, 1953 Porsche 356 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A 70 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1953 Porsche 356. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1953 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 70 | 356 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |