1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1969 Holden Belmont 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont 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 705 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont.
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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 110 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2830 mm |
