1949 Austin A 110 vs. 2003 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2003 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 54 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jensen SV-8 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 2003 Jensen SV-8.
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, 2003 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 110 | 2003 Jensen SV-8 | |
Make | Austin | Jensen |
Model | A 110 | SV-8 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2410 mm |