1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1956 Chrysler C
To start off, 1956 Chrysler C is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler C (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler C should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1956 Chrysler C.
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, 1956 Chrysler C (560 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1956 Chrysler C | |
Make | Austin | Chrysler |
Model | A 110 | C |
Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3210 mm |