1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 1998 Porsche 993 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1998 Porsche 993.
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, 1998 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 90 | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 90 | 993 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
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 | 1570 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |