1967 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 715 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.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (401 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 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 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 911 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 67 L |