1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 22 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 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 36 kg more than 1986 Porsche 928.
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, 1986 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 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 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 90 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 76 L |
