1954 Austin A 70 vs. 2012 SSC Tuatara
To start off, 2012 SSC Tuatara is newer by 58 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 6,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SSC Tuatara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1284 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SSC Tuatara 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 37 kg more than 2012 SSC Tuatara.
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, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,042 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 885 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 SSC Tuatara 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 | 2012 SSC Tuatara | |
| Make | Austin | SSC |
| Model | A 70 | Tuatara |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 6932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 1350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 1042 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1092 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2667 mm |
