1954 Austin A 70 vs. 2011 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2011 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 57 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 434 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 66 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, 2011 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari KZ1 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 | 2011 Ascari KZ1 | |
Make | Austin | Ascari |
Model | A 70 | KZ1 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2636 mm |