1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2010 Renault Duster
To start off, 2010 Renault Duster is newer by 60 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, 2010 Renault Duster (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Duster 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 140 kg more than 2010 Renault Duster.
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, 2010 Renault Duster, 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 2010 Renault Duster | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 70 | Duster |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2673 mm |
