1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1966 Porsche 904
To start off, 1966 Porsche 904 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (132 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 149 kg more than 1966 Porsche 904.
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.
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1955 Austin-Healey 100 | 1966 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Porsche |
Model | 100 | 904 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2658 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 109 L | 52 L |