1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1997 Porsche Boxster is newer by 46 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 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 260 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, 1997 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche Boxster 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 | 1997 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 40 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
