1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1974 Avanti Avanti is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 550 kg more than 1955 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, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 1974 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Austin | Avanti |
| Model | A 40 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1580 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 |
