1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1986 Buick Estate
To start off, 1986 Buick Estate is newer by 35 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Estate (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 605 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.
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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate 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 | 1986 Buick Estate | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 70 | Estate |
Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |