1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Willys-Overland Rural is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 250 kg more than 1952 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, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1958 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1958 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Austin | Willys-Overland |
| Model | A 70 | Rural |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
