1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 23 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 455 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin A 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (313 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | A 70 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
