1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1986 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1986 Toyota Celica is newer by 38 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, 1948 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1986 Toyota Celica. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Celica. 1986 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 110 | 1986 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 110 | Celica |
Year Released | 1948 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2620 mm |