1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 36 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1987 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 110 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5030 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2950 mm |