1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1956 Austin A 40
To start off, 1956 Austin A 40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1956 Austin A 40. 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, 1951 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1956 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A 70 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 72 L |