1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1982 Porsche 911
To start off, 1982 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 911 (170 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 911 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Porsche 911 (258 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm). This means 1982 Porsche 911 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 | 1982 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 55 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2270 mm |
