1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1974 Porsche 914
To start off, 1974 Porsche 914 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 914 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. 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, 1974 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 30 | 1974 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 30 | 914 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 61 L |