1953 Austin A 90 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 56 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 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 95 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 90. 2009 Porsche 911 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. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 90 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 90 | 911 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2658 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |