1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1989 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 35 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 596 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1989 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Austin | Avanti |
Model | A 40 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 95 L |