1953 Austin A 30 vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 56 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 2,901 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (252 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30.
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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 30 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 64 L |
