1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1957 Porsche 356 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356.
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, 1957 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 40 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 356 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |