1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1963 Toyota Crown is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Toyota Crown (80 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 70 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1963 Toyota Crown.
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 Austin A 70 | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 70 | Crown |
Year Released | 1948 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 80 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |