1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1994 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1994 Venturi Coupe is newer by 39 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 225 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, 1994 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Venturi Coupe 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 | 1994 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Austin | Venturi |
| Model | A 40 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
