1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 46 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 7,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (286 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 449 kg more than 1951 Austin A 110. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (555 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110. 1997 Chevrolet Express 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. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 110 | Express |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 7439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 555 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2424 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3440 mm |
