1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 34 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (221 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 944 weights approximately 310 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, 1985 Porsche 944 (330 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 944 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 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 944 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |