1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1974 Toyota Sprinter 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 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 4 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 70 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
