1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1989 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 36 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont 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 320 kg more than 1989 Vauxhall Belmont.
Because 1953 Austin A 70 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1953 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Vauxhall Belmont. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Vauxhall Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1989 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 70 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
