1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1966 Porsche 912
To start off, 1966 Porsche 912 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Porsche 912 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1954 Austin-Healey 100.
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-Healey 100 (144 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1954 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 1966 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Porsche |
| Model | 100 | 912 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2220 mm |
