1999 Audi S8 vs. 1951 Austin A 70
To start off, 1999 Audi S8 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,170 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi S8 (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin A 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi S8 (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1999 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 1951 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Audi | Austin |
| Model | S8 | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 56 L |
