1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 61 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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 275 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 110 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |
