1951 Austin A vs. 1984 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 935 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A. 1984 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1984 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Austin | Avanti |
| Model | A | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2780 mm |
