1952 Austin A vs. 1970 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1970 Buick Riviera is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 11 kg more than 1952 Austin A. 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, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1970 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A | Riviera |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1986 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3030 mm |