1958 Austin A135 vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 370 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 1282 kg more than 1972 Porsche 917.
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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A135 | 917 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 798 kg |
