1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1978 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1978 Chrysler 160 is newer by 24 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler 160 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 199 kg more than 1978 Chrysler 160.
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, 1954 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler 160. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 70 | 1978 Chrysler 160 | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 70 | 160 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
