1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1975 Porsche 930 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 90 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930.
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, 1975 Porsche 930 (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 90 | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 90 | 930 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |