1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1985 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1985 Avanti Avanti is newer by 33 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 340 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, 1985 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1985 Avanti Avanti 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 | 1985 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Austin | Avanti |
| Model | A 70 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 95 L |
