1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1982 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1982 Avanti Avanti is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 510 kg more than 1954 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, 1982 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1982 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Austin | Avanti |
| Model | A 40 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
