1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 25 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am (220 HP) has 154 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70.
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, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 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 | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | A 70 | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
