1954 Austin A 70 vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 48 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 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche 911 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1954 Austin A 70. 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (366 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm). This means 2002 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 | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 70 | 911 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |