1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1969 Bristol 411
To start off, 1969 Bristol 411 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 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 300 kg more than 1969 Bristol 411.
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, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1969 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | A 110 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |
