1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1998 Mitsubishi SST
To start off, 1998 Mitsubishi SST is newer by 47 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, 1998 Mitsubishi SST (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi SST 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 10 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi SST.
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, 1998 Mitsubishi SST, 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, 1998 Mitsubishi SST (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1998 Mitsubishi SST 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 | 1998 Mitsubishi SST | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 70 | SST |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
