1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1991 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1991 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 42 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Roadmaster 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 135 kg more than 1991 Buick Roadmaster.
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, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110. 1991 Buick Roadmaster 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. 1991 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 1991 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 110 | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
