1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2001 Porsche Boxster is newer by 49 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 294 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, 2001 Porsche Boxster (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2001 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 40 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
