1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 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 215 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 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 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 90 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1260 mm |
