1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (240 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 55 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
