1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 735 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 135 | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 308 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |