1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1996 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 45 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, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Firebird 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 447 kg more than 1996 Pontiac Firebird.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Pontiac Firebird. (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1996 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | A 110 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2570 mm |