1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1991 Porsche 944
To start off, 1991 Porsche 944 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 944 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 944 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1959 Austin A 95. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Porsche 944 (337 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 95 | 1991 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 95 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
