1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 25 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1949 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1949 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 110 | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
Model | A 110 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3230 mm |