1964 Austin A 90 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 42 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 90 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |
