1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1961 Austin A 55. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 55 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 55 | 968 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 74 L |