1963 Austin A 90 vs. 1992 Porsche 965
To start off, 1992 Porsche 965 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 90 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1992 Porsche 965.
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, 1992 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 90 | 1992 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 90 | 965 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |
