1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1985 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1985 Avanti Avanti is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 650 kg more than 1948 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, 1985 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1985 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 40 | 1985 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Austin | Avanti |
Model | A 40 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1948 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 95 L |