1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1998 Lexus GS
To start off, 1998 Lexus GS is newer by 46 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lexus GS (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lexus GS weights approximately 382 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, 1998 Lexus GS (301 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1998 Lexus GS 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 | 1998 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Austin | Lexus |
| Model | A 70 | GS |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 75 L |
