1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 1985 Porsche 924 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 924 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 924 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 283 kg more than 1985 Porsche 924.
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, 1960 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 924. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 90 | 924 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
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 | 1217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |