1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1985 Porsche 911
To start off, 1985 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 911 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 290 kg more than 1985 Porsche 911.
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, 1985 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 911 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 | 1985 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 90 | 911 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |