1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 64 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 60 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110. 2012 Porsche Panamera 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. 2012 Porsche Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 110 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |
