1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 23 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 342 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 110 | Monte Carlo |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2960 mm |
