1966 Austin A 90 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 90 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (909 Nm) has 687 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 90. (222 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 90 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 90 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 909 Nm |
| 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
