1965 Austin A 90 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 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 200 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 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 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 90 | 911 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 429 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |