1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1948 Austin A 90
To start off, 1951 Austin A 110 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 110 (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1948 Austin A 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1951 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1948 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A 110 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 34 L |