1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 820 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Venza |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 67 L |
