1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 62 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), 2013 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 152 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 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin A 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sportage 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 | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Austin | Kia |
| Model | A 70 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| 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 | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 58 L |
