1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1982 Porsche 930
To start off, 1982 Porsche 930 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 930 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1954 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, 1982 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1982 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 930 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |