1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2011 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2011 Chrysler 300 is newer by 59 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler 300 (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 657 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, 2011 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler 300 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 | 2011 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 70 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| 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 | 1937 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 72 L |
