1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Morgan 4 is newer by 52 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan 4 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 298 kg more than 2003 Morgan 4.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 70 | 4 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |