1957 Austin A 40 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 48 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 540 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 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 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 445 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 620 Nm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |