1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 1985 Porsche 924 is newer by 31 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 2,478 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 924 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 924 weights approximately 191 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 40 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1217 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
