1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (214 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1961 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (351 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 40 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 944 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 214 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2390 mm |