1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 27 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (163 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 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 160 kg more than 1982 Porsche 944.
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 944 (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90. 1982 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 90 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 90 | 944 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |