1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1981 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1981 Chrysler Newport is newer by 33 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chrysler Newport (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chrysler Newport 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 170 kg more than 1981 Chrysler Newport.
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, 1981 Chrysler Newport (364 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Chrysler Newport 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 | 1981 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 110 | Newport |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3020 mm |
