1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1970 Toyota Carina is newer by 22 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, 1970 Toyota Carina (115 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina 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 425 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
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 | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 70 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
