1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Express is newer by 60 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Express (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1473 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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express 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 | 2011 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 70 | Express |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 117 L |
