1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1976 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1976 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 24 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler 1609 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1976 Chrysler 1609.
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, 1976 Chrysler 1609 (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler 1609 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 | 1976 Chrysler 1609 | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 70 | 1609 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 65 L |
