1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 30 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 430 kg more than 1948 Austin A 70. 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. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 70 | 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 70 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |