1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1999 Peugeot 607
To start off, 1999 Peugeot 607 is newer by 50 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, 1999 Peugeot 607 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 607 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 415 kg more than 1999 Peugeot 607.
Because 1949 Austin A 110 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Austin A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 607, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot 607. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot 607.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 1999 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | A 110 | 607 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
