1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 428 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95.
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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 95 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 520 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 685 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |
