1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1984 Porsche 930
To start off, 1984 Porsche 930 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 930 weights approximately 538 kg more than 1966 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, 1984 Porsche 930 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 40 | 1984 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 930 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |