1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 60 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, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 397 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Austin | Suzuki |
Model | A 110 | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 66 L |