1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1960 Austin A 55
To start off, 1960 Austin A 55 is newer by 9 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 15 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1960 Austin A 55. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1960 Austin A 55 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A 70 | A 55 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1960 |
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 | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 45 L |