1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1978 Porsche 930 is newer by 27 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 930 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |