1965 Austin A 90 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 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), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 175 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 90 | 911 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
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 | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 429 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6250 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 | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2355 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |