1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 Porsche 993
To start off, 1993 Porsche 993 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 993 weights approximately 448 kg more than 1952 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, 1993 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1993 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 40 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5250 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 | 972 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2280 mm |
