1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1995 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 42 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, 1953 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. 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, 1953 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1995 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 70 | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
