1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2003 TVR Sagaris
To start off, 2003 TVR Sagaris is newer by 55 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 TVR Sagaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Sagaris (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Sagaris 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 840 kg more than 2003 TVR Sagaris.
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, 2003 TVR Sagaris (451 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Sagaris 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 | 2003 TVR Sagaris | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 110 | Sagaris |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92 mm |
| 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 | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 57 L |
