1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1980 Daihatsu Delta
To start off, 1980 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 29 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Daihatsu Delta (92 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Daihatsu Delta 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 185 kg more than 1980 Daihatsu Delta.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1980 Daihatsu Delta | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | A 70 | Delta |
Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2200 mm |