1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1968 Holden Monaro is newer by 17 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 22 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1968 Holden Monaro. 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | A 110 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3043 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2830 mm |