1953 Austin A 70 vs. 2010 Kia Venga
To start off, 2010 Kia Venga 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 Kia Venga (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Venga weights approximately 63 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.
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 Kia Venga, 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 2010 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Austin | Kia |
| Model | A 70 | Venga |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1343 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 48 L |
