1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 135 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (108 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1954 Austin A 135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 135 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
