1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 43 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, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX 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 395 kg more than 1991 Nissan 300 ZX.
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, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan 300 ZX 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 | 1991 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 110 | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2580 mm |
