1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 1977 Porsche 930 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 95 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1977 Porsche 930.
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, 1977 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 95 | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 95 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
