1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1969 Porsche 912
To start off, 1969 Porsche 912 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1969 Porsche 912.
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 90 (168 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1969 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 90 | 912 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2220 mm |
