1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 is newer by 32 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, 1986 Porsche 944 (188 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 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 20 kg more than 1986 Porsche 944.
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, 1986 Porsche 944 (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 90 | 944 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |