1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1993 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 42 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster 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 121 kg more than 1993 Buick Roadmaster.
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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110. 1993 Buick Roadmaster 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. 1993 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1993 Buick Roadmaster | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 110 | Roadmaster |
Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1854 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2950 mm |