1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra is newer by 58 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1038 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, 2010 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra 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 | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Austin | GMC |
| Model | A 70 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2032 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 98 L |
