1953 Austin A 70 vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 57 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1412 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, 2010 GMC Yukon (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon 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 | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Austin | GMC |
| Model | A 70 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 91 L |
