1947 Austin A 110 vs. 1954 Buick 70
To start off, 1954 Buick 70 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 110 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 76 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1947 Austin A 110. 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) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin A 110. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1947 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1947 Austin A 110 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:
1947 Austin A 110 | 1954 Buick 70 | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 110 | 70 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 410 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1983 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3230 mm |