1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1996 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1996 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 47 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, 1996 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota RAV4 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 675 kg more than 1996 Toyota RAV4.
Because 1996 Toyota RAV4 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, 1996 Toyota RAV4 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 1996 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 110 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2450 mm |
