1951 Austin A vs. 1970 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 320 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A. 1970 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1970 Chevrolet Vega | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A | Vega |
Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 2287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 42 L |