1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1959 Austin A 40 and 1959 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Porsche 356 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 40 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 52 L |
