1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 59 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 2,480 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit 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 33 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit, 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, 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit 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 | 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 70 | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 55 L |
