1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 37 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 230 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 90. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 90 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 90 | 928 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2658 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 430 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |