1961 Austin A vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 1964 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 911 (129 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1961 Austin A. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A weights approximately 105 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Porsche 911 (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |
