1951 Austin A vs. 1971 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 20 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 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Daihatsu Consorte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A weights approximately 15 kg more than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte.
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, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Daihatsu Consorte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1971 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | A | Consorte |
Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2170 mm |