1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Porsche 911 (540 Nm) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 911 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 540 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2280 mm |