1957 Austin A135 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 33 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 638 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A135 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A135 | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 308 Nm | 946 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1335 kg |