1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 434 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Porsche 911 (909 Nm) has 825 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 911 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 84 Nm | 909 Nm |
Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |