1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (190 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 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 243 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 1972 Porsche 911 (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 90 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 90 | 911 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |