1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1956 Porsche 356 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1956 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 90 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2110 mm |
