1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Toyota MR2 is newer by 41 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, 1993 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota MR2 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 45 kg more than 1993 Toyota MR2.
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, 1993 Toyota MR2 (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota MR2 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 | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 70 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |