1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1984 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 33 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Fiero (92 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Fiero 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 14 kg more than 1984 Pontiac Fiero.
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, 1984 Pontiac Fiero (182 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm). This means 1984 Pontiac Fiero 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 | 1984 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | A 70 | Fiero |
Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 92 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 182 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2380 mm |