1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1948 Bristol 450
To start off, both 1948 Austin A 110 and 1948 Bristol 450 were released in the same year (1948). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1948 Bristol 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1948 Bristol 450 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | A 110 | 450 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |
