1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 31 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 4,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1979 Buick Century.
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 | 1979 Buick Century | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 110 | Century |
Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |