1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 45 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (156 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 425 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.
Because 1951 Austin A 70 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (275 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager 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 | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | A 70 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |
