1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 130 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 457 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 110 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |
