1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1972 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1972 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Triumph Dolomite (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Triumph Dolomite should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 373 kg more than 1972 Triumph Dolomite.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph Dolomite. (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1972 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 70 | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1853 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 967 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 57 L |
