1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1981 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1981 GMC Suburban is newer by 30 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 6,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 110 (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1981 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Suburban weights approximately 420 kg more than 1951 Austin A 110.
Because 1981 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 GMC Suburban (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110. 1981 GMC Suburban 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. 1981 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1981 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Austin | GMC |
Model | A 110 | Suburban |
Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 6210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3300 mm |