1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2011 Honda Element
To start off, 2011 Honda Element 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Element weights approximately 326 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.
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, 2011 Honda Element, 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, 2011 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Element 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 Honda Element | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 70 | Element |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 60 L |
