1969 Austin 1300 vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, both 1969 Austin 1300 and 1969 Porsche 914 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 914 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1969 Austin 1300. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 914 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1969 Austin 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Porsche 914 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Porsche 914. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Austin 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Porsche 914 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin 1300. (101 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Austin 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Austin 1300 | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | 1300 | 914 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 61 L |