1952 Austin A 90 vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1958 Porsche 356 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 90 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1958 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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 90 | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 90 | 356 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2110 mm |