1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 25 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 420 kg more than 1953 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice 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 | 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 70 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |