1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1957 Porsche 356 is newer by 8 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 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 115 kg more than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 40 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 356 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
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 | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 52 L |