1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1973 Porsche 914 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 914 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 914 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1967 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, 1973 Porsche 914 (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin A 40 | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 914 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 61 L |