1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2000 Noble M12
To start off, 2000 Noble M12 is newer by 48 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Noble M12 (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Noble M12 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 300 kg more than 2000 Noble M12.
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, 2000 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2000 Noble M12 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 | 2000 Noble M12 | |
Make | Austin | Noble |
Model | A 70 | M12 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
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 | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |