1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1969 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,248 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (105 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 71 kg more than 1954 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 70 | 1969 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 70 | Dart |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 75 L |
