1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1996 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1996 Renault Safrane is newer by 46 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, 1996 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 185 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 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, 1996 Renault Safrane, 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, 1996 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Safrane 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 | 1996 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 70 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 38 L |
