1949 Austin A 110 vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 62 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego 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 690 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
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, 2011 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110. 2011 Kia Borrego 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. 2011 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 110 | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Austin | Kia |
Model | A 110 | Borrego |
Year Released | 1949 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 78 L |