1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Porsche 936
To start off, 1977 Porsche 936 is newer by 27 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 2,142 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 535 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1977 Porsche 936.
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 | 1977 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 40 | 936 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 700 kg |
