1957 Austin A135 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 55 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 660 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Austin A135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A135 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |
