1953 Austin A 135 vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 402 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1382 kg more than 1972 Porsche 917.
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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 135. (251 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 135 | 917 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 798 kg |
