1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1986 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 36 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 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Fiero (140 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Fiero 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 58 kg more than 1986 Pontiac Fiero.
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:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1986 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | A 70 | Fiero |
Year Released | 1950 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 73.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |