1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 1977 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Porsche 911 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 95 | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 95 | 911 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |