1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1953 Austin A 70
To start off, 1953 Austin A 70 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1953 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | 2-Litre | A 70 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |