1960 Austin 7 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin 7 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1960 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1960 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin 7. (60 Nm). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin 7 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | 7 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 67 L |
