1957 Austin A 55 vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,901 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (252 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 55.
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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 55 | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 55 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2420 mm |
