1956 Austin A 35 vs. 1954 Buick 70
To start off, 1956 Austin A 35 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 1234 kg more than 1956 Austin A 35. 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 35. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 35 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 35 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 35 | 1954 Buick 70 | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 35 | 70 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 946 cc | 5274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 749 kg | 1983 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3230 mm |