1952 Austin A 90 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 61 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 90 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 90 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 90 | 911 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1978 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |