1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 17 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 615 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala 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 | 1969 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 70 | Impala |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 53 L |
