1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1956 Porsche 356 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Porsche 356 (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 40 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 40 | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 356 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 52 L |