1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1972 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1972 Chrysler Charger is newer by 20 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 5,561 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Charger (276 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 160 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, 1972 Chrysler Charger (459 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Charger 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 | 1972 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 70 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5561 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| 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 | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
