1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1952 Austin A 40 and 1952 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1952 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:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 356 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 79 L |