1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 1970 Porsche 917 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 4,994 cc, 1970 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 469 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 257 kg more than 1970 Porsche 917.
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 917 (610 Nm) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 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 917 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 55 | 917 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 798 kg |