1966 Austin A 90 vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1971 Porsche 914 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 90 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1971 Porsche 914. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1966 Austin A 90 (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 90 | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 90 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
