1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 41 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 540 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 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 | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 928 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 76 L |