1954 Austin A 40 vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 48 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 300 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, 2002 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 40 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |
