1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1995 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1995 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 44 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Atlantique 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 30 kg more than 1995 Venturi Atlantique.
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, 1995 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Atlantique 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 | 1995 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Austin | Venturi |
| Model | A 70 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| 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 | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
