1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1961 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1961 Skoda 1200 is newer by 10 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 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 86 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1200. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1961 Skoda 1200. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda 1200. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1961 Skoda 1200 | |
Make | Austin | Skoda |
Model | A 110 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1219 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 30 L |