1958 Austin A135 vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 24 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (163 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1982 Porsche 944.
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, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944. 1982 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin A135 has manual transmission. 1958 Austin A135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A135 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 66 L |
