1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1989 Buick Estate
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 41 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 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate 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 95 kg more than 1989 Buick Estate.
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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110. 1989 Buick Estate 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. 1989 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1989 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 110 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 6597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2950 mm |
