1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1964 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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 40 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 911 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 78 L |