1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (424 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (530 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 135 | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 79 L |