1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is newer by 40 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim 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 24 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Acclaim.
Because 1950 Austin A 70 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (295 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Acclaim 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 | 1990 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | A 70 | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
