1949 Austin A 70 vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (124 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 430 kg more than 1949 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. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1949 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1949 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 70 | 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
Model | A 70 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1949 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |