1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1979 Porsche 911
To start off, 1979 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 911 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1960 Austin A 55.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 55 | 1979 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 55 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
