1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1997 Venturi 400.
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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 90 | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Austin | Venturi |
Model | A 90 | 400 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |