1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1978 Porsche 936
To start off, 1978 Porsche 936 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 449 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1978 Porsche 936.
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:
1953 Austin A 110 | 1978 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 110 | 936 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 700 kg |