1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 58 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), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 40 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1200 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 | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 64 L |
