1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2004 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2004 Toyota Prius is newer by 53 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, 1951 Austin A 110 (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 675 kg more than 2004 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Austin A 110 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Austin A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Prius, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Prius. 2004 Toyota Prius 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. 2004 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 2004 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 110 | Prius |
Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |