1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (185 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 392 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (265 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 90 | 911 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |