1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 29 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 960 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1979 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 70 | Suburban |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3300 mm |