1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1986 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1986 Venturi Coupe is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 90 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1986 Venturi Coupe.
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, 1986 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 90 | 1986 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Austin | Venturi |
| Model | A 90 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
