1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 49 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 1170 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.
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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward 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 | 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | A 70 | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 100 L |
