1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (131 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 207 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 70 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 70 | 911 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 80 L |