1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2000 Toyota Mark II 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 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Mark II (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II 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, 2000 Toyota Mark II (378 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Mark II 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 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 70 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |
