1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire 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 7 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire.
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, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
Model | A 70 | Starfire |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |