1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1998 Dodge Copperhead
To start off, 1998 Dodge Copperhead is newer by 48 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 2,699 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Copperhead is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Copperhead (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Copperhead 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 283 kg more than 1998 Dodge Copperhead.
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, 1998 Dodge Copperhead (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Copperhead 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 | 1998 Dodge Copperhead | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 70 | Copperhead |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
