1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1996 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1996 Toyota Previa 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Previa weights approximately 335 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 Toyota Previa, 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 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Previa 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 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 70 | Previa |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 75 L |
