1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 47 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 411 kg more than 1948 Austin A 70.
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 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | A 70 | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
