1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 49 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 254 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 | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 70 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1948 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |