1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (125 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55.
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, 1970 Porsche 914 (176 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 55 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 125 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 290 mm |
