1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 27 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 420 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, 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp 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 | 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
| Model | A 70 | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| 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 | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
