1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1973 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 25 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 110 | 1973 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 110 | Impala |
Year Released | 1948 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3100 mm |