1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1990 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1990 Venturi Coupe is newer by 29 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 495 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, 1990 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Venturi Coupe 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 | 1990 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Austin | Venturi |
| Model | A 40 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
