1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 35 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 90 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |
