1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 34 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, 1985 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mitsubishi Starion 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 155 kg more than 1985 Mitsubishi Starion.
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, 1985 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1985 Mitsubishi Starion 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 | 1985 Mitsubishi Starion | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 70 | Starion |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1125 kg |
