1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 60 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1949 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 40 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 473 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 67 L |
