1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1966 Holden EH
To start off, 1966 Holden EH is newer by 15 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 30 more horse power than 1966 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1966 Holden EH. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden EH. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden EH. 1966 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 1966 Holden EH | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 110 | EH |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |
