1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 1983 Porsche 959 is newer by 19 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 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 122 kg more than 1983 Porsche 959.
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, 1983 Porsche 959 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 959 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 | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 90 | 959 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |
