1961 Austin A 99 vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 1981 Porsche 928 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 99 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1981 Porsche 928.
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 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 99 | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 99 | 928 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 85 L |