1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1997 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1997 Toyota Venture is newer by 36 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 1,810 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Venture weights approximately 580 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.
Because 1961 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Venture 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 | 1997 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Venture |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1810 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
