1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 37 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, 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 300 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 70 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
| 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 | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |
