1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 59 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 275 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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 40 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2416 mm |
