1952 Austin-Healey 100 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-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey 100 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 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin-Healey 100 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Porsche |
| Model | 100 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
| 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 | 89 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
