1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche 911 weights approximately 510 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.
Because 1999 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche 911 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 | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 40 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |
