1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1979 Avanti Avanti is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 820 kg more than 1961 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, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1979 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Austin | Avanti |
| Model | A 40 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 6570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2780 mm |
