1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1999 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1999 Toyota Venture is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 90 (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1999 Toyota Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Austin A 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 90 | 1999 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 90 | Venture |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
