1960 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 496 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1960 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 631 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 40 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 40 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 67 L |
