1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2012 Tata Nano
To start off, 2012 Tata Nano is newer by 62 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, 1950 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 740 kg more than 2012 Tata Nano. 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, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 2012 Tata Nano | |
Make | Austin | Tata |
Model | A 70 | Nano |
Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 37 L |