1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 Porsche 356
To start off, 1963 Porsche 356 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Porsche 356 (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1963 Porsche 356.
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:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1963 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 356 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 934 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |