1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1967 Porsche 906
To start off, 1967 Porsche 906 is newer by 14 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 906 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 652 kg more than 1967 Porsche 906.
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 70 | 1967 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 70 | 906 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 618 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 73 L |
