1949 Austin A 70 vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 35 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 70 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion.
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:
1949 Austin A 70 | 1984 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
Model | A 70 | Starion |
Year Released | 1949 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1125 kg |