1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 51 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 120 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.
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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70. 2001 Toyota Verossa has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Verossa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 70 | Verossa |
Year Released | 1950 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |