1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1955 Porsche 356 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356.
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, 1953 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 70 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 70 | 356 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 52 L |