1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1999 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 48 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara 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 105 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara 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 | 1999 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
| Model | A 70 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
