1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (404 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40.
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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 40 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 404 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |
