1961 Austin A 55 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 52 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 260 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 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 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 55 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.5 : 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 | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |
