1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 22 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, 1973 Nissan Violet (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 70 | Violet |
Year Released | 1951 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |