1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza.
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, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (196 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm). This means 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 70 | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 36 L |
