1958 Austin A135 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A135 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A135 | 911 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 308 Nm | 854 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 | 5110 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2500 mm |