1954 Austin A vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 580 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A | 911 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 287 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |