1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 1995 Venturi 400 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 300 kg more than 1995 Venturi 400.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Venturi |
| Model | Sports Convertible | 400 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |
