1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 42 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 410 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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 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 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 968 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1994 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
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 | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 92 L |