1953 Austin A 70 vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 59 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 293 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, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Austin | Suzuki |
Model | A 70 | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 66 L |