1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1968 Porsche 906
To start off, 1968 Porsche 906 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 703 kg more than 1968 Porsche 906.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1968 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 90 | 906 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
