1960 Austin 7 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 52 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1960 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 785 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (440 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin 7. (60 Nm). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | 7 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 64 L |
