1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1984 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, 1984 Daihatsu Taft is newer by 35 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 81 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Austin A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 1984 Daihatsu Taft | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 110 | Taft |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2030 mm |
