1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 58 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 322 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2008 Toyota Yaris, 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, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 70 | Yaris |
Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 42 L |