1957 Austin A135 vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 1981 Porsche 930 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A135 | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A135 | 930 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |