1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 993 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1953 Austin A 30. 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, 1995 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 30 | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 30 | 993 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2280 mm |