1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1997 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 Toyota Celica is newer by 46 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, 1997 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Celica 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 185 kg more than 1997 Toyota Celica.
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, 1997 Toyota Celica, 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, 1951 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Celica. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1997 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 70 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
