1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 944 (188 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 944 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1957 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, 1986 Porsche 944 (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 40 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
