1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2001 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2001 Panoz AIV is newer by 50 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz AIV 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 795 kg more than 2001 Panoz AIV.
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, 2001 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 2001 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Austin | Panoz |
| Model | A 110 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 59 L |
