1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Because 1950 Austin A 70 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 70 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
