1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Porsche 910
To start off, 1968 Porsche 910 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,195 cc, 1968 Porsche 910 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Porsche 910 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40.
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:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1968 Porsche 910 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 910 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2195 cc |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 61 L |