1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 1994 Porsche 993 is newer by 38 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 993 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1956 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, 1994 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 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 | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 993 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
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 | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2280 mm |