1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2003 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2003 Holden Monaro is newer by 52 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, 2003 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Monaro 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 373 kg more than 2003 Holden Monaro.
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, 2003 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110. 2003 Holden Monaro 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. 2003 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 2003 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | A 110 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1951 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2800 mm |