1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1999 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1999 Toyota Picnic is newer by 49 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, 1999 Toyota Picnic (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 45 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, 1999 Toyota Picnic, 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, 1999 Toyota Picnic (210 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Picnic 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 | 1999 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 70 | Picnic |
Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |