1965 Austin A 40 vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1965 Austin A 40 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Porsche 356 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1965 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, 1958 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 40 | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 356 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 52 L |