1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1951 Austin A
To start off, 1951 Austin A is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 110 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1951 Austin A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1949 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 1951 Austin A | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 110 | A |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 48 L |
