1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 39 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 41 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 110 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2740 mm |
