1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 56 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 262 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 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. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 70 | Avalanche |
Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 455 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 91.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1078 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 117 L |