1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 45 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 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 129 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 70 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 68 L |
