1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1964 Porsche 904 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 40 weights approximately 61 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 904 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 699 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2310 mm |