1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 432 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 110. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 110 | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 110 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
