1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 1981 Porsche 930 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930.
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, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 90 | 930 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |