1957 Austin A135 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1957 Austin A135 and 1957 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A135 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2110 mm |
