1953 Austin A 70 vs. 2010 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Accent 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Accent (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Accent 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 161 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Accent.
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, 2010 Hyundai Accent, 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 2010 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Austin | Hyundai |
| Model | A 70 | Accent |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4046 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 45 L |
