1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 1995 Venturi 400 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1995 Venturi 400.
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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 90 | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Austin | Venturi |
Model | A 90 | 400 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |