1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2004 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2004 Toyota Previa is newer by 56 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, 2004 Toyota Previa (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Previa 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 380 kg more than 2004 Toyota Previa.
Because 1948 Austin A 110 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Austin A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Previa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Previa. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 2004 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 110 | Previa |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
